This Middle School Grammar class emphasizes essential language skills vital for academic achievement. Through a structured curriculum, learners will delve into the foundational aspects of grammar, including parts of speech, sentence structure, and writing conventions. Each lesson is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how language functions, allowing learners to see the practical applications of grammar in their writing.
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Weekly Breakdown:

Week of September 9: Parts of Speech (Nouns & Verbs)
Week of September 16: Parts of Speech (Adjectives & Adverbs)
Week of September 23: Sentence Structure (Simple Sentences)
Week of September 30: Sentence Structure (Compound Sentences)

Week of October 7: Sentence Structure (Complex Sentences)
Week of October 14: Subject-Verb Agreement
Week of October 21: Pronouns (Types and Uses)
Week of October 28: Pronouns (Agreement & Antecedents)

Week of November 4: Punctuation (Basic Punctuation)
Week of November 11: Punctuation (Advanced Punctuation)
Week of November 18: Vocabulary Development (Root Words & Affixes)
Week of November 25: Vocabulary Development (Synonyms & Antonyms)

Week of December 2: Commonly Confused Words
Week of December 9: Writing Mechanics (Capitalization Rules)
Week of December 16: Writing Mechanics (Common Errors)

Week of January 6: Sentence Types (Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory)
Week of January 13: Verb Tenses (Present & Past)
Week of January 20: Verb Tenses (Future & Perfect Tenses)
Week of January 27: Active vs. Passive Voice

Week of February 3: Modifiers (Adjective and Adverb Placement)
Week of February 10: Sentence Variety
Week of February 17: Writing Cohesion (Transitions)
Week of February 24: Writing Cohesion (Paragraph Structure)

Week of March 3: Figurative Language (Similes & Metaphors)
Week of March 10: Figurative Language (Personification & Hyperbole)
Week of March 17: No Class
Week of March 24: Writing Style (Tone & Voice)
Week of March 31: Editing Skills (Proofreading Strategies)

Week of April 7: Editing Skills (Peer Review)
Week of April 14: Research Skills (Citing Sources)
Week of April 21: Research Skills (Gathering Information)
Week of April 28: Writing Process (Drafting)

Week of May 5: Writing Process (Revising)
Week of May 12: Writing Process (Final Edits)
Week of May 19: Creative Writing Techniques (Story Elements)
Week of May 26: Creative Writing Techniques (Plot Development)

Week of June 2: Writing Personal Narratives
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Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.